(1) Compliance with all building codes applicable to the construction of an accessory apartment is required.

(2) The permit shall be issued to the property owner and not run with the land. The transfer or sale of the property to a new owner shall require the issuance of a new permit for the current property owner. If the accessory apartment does not meet the performance standards of this chapter at the time of transfer, the new owner shall have 30 days to bring the accessory apartment into compliance. If the accessory apartment is not brought into compliance with the standards of this chapter, the Code Enforcement Officer shall cause the use of the accessory apartment to be discontinued. The accessory apartment owner may at any time rectify the deficiencies identified by the Code Enforcement Office and reapply for use of said apartment. All permits shall be recorded at the Cumberland County Registry of Deeds.

A property on which an accessory apartment is located shall require the installation and use of a septic system that is approved to accommodate the wastewater volume from two dwelling units. All applications for an accessory apartment shall include an HHE-200 form that documents the capacity of the existing or proposed system. Following review and approval by the Code Enforcement Officer, the HHE-200 form shall be recorded at the Cumberland County Registry of Deeds.

See § 120-501: Accessory apartment for complete, detailed information.
See Permits and Licenses for more information.
See Applications and Master Fee Schedule for more information.